Social Services Housing Coordinator

McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association

McMan is a not-for-profit agency that has been operating since 1975. McMan provides a range of comprehensive programs across Alberta. Earning a sound reputation from success stories and positive relationships, McMan has become well known for being a responsive, highly competent, and innovative partner in service delivery. A diverse range of programs and services are accessible through local offices across Alberta to anyone who needs help. We believe that help from someone who cares should never be out of reach.

Our Arcadia Program in Red Deer is seeking a Full Time Permanent Housing Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:

• Diploma at minimum, preferred Degree directly related to Human Services

• 1 year frontline human services experience, preferred 3 years experience with high-risk youth in either residential or outreach setting
• Proof of Membership in Professional Association (when applicable)
• Knowledge of the CYFEA
• Basic First Aid Level C with Adult, Child, and infant CPR &AED
• Suicide Intervention Training & De-Escalation Training
• Intervention Record & Criminal Record Check with the vulnerable sector
• Class 5 driver’s license, clean drivers abstract and reliable vehicle for occasional client transportation required.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous Culture considered an asset.
• Strong documentation and assessment skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Locate appropriate housing for clients.
• Occasional mentorship/life skills teaching and program support
• Access appropriate community support for clients; job skill development, drug counselling, legal assistance, health care, education support, financial support, support groups, etc.
• Complete required paperwork for each youth (intake, orientation, surveys, permissions, etc.).
• Take referrals for services and evaluate need and skill sets.
• Work with external organizations to facilitate transitions and wraparound services.
• Stay current on youth homelessness trends and extenuating factors.

Wage Range: $25.84 - $28.90 per hour, wage to be negotiated based on education and directly related experience. Plus, Travel Reimbursement at $0.57/KM.

Benefits: McMan promotes the wellbeing of our employees, promoting flexibility including 27 paid days off per year, as well as an excellent benefit package that includes extended health care with a paramedical combined maximum of $2000.00 per year plus an additional $2500.00 per year for mental health supports, dental coverage including orthodontics, and vision coverage all starting day one of employment. In addition, McMan provides a 100% employer contribution pension after 6 months calculated at 4% of gross base earnings.

Hours of work: 40 hours per week. Candidates must be able to work a rotating schedule with another staff member, alternating between day shifts and early afternoon shifts during the week, as well as two weekends each month. Some on call duties are required based on program needs.

Competition will remain open until successful candidate is selected.

We thank all that apply. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a multi step interview process.

McMan is Committed to the Principles of Employment Equity